10 U.S.C. § 1110a

Current through P.L. 118-47 (published on www.congress.gov on 03/23/2024)

Section 1110a - Notification of certain individuals regarding options for enrollment under Medicare part B

(a) IN GENERAL.-

(1) As soon as practicable, the Secretary of Defense shall notify each individual described in subsection (b)-

(A) that the individual is no longer eligible for health care benefits under the TRICARE program under this chapter; and

(B) of options available for enrollment of the individual in the supplementary medical insurance program under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395j et seq.).

(2) In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary of Defense shall-

(A) establish procedures for identifying individuals described in subsection (b); and

(B) consult with the Secretary of Health and Human Services to accurately identify and notify such individuals.

(b) INDIVIDUALS DESCRIBED.-An individual described in this subsection is an individual who is-

(1) a covered beneficiary;

(2) entitled to benefits under part A of title XVIII of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395c ) under section 226(b) or section 226A of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 426(b) and 426-1 ); and

(3) eligible to enroll in the supplementary medical insurance program under part B of such title ( 42 U.S.C. 1395j et seq.).

10 U.S.C. § 1110a

Added Pub. L. 111-84, div. A, title VII, §707(a), Oct. 28, 2009, 123 Stat. 2376.

EDITORIAL NOTES

REFERENCES IN TEXTThe Social Security Act, referred to in subsecs. (a)(1)(B) and (b)(2), (3), is act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, 49 Stat. 620. Parts A and B of title XVIII of the Act are classified generally to parts A (§1395c et seq.) and B (§1395j et seq.), respectively, of subchapter XVIII of chapter 7 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1305 of Title 42 and Tables.

TRICARE program

The term "TRICARE program" means the various programs carried out by the Secretary of Defense under this chapter and any other provision of law providing for the furnishing of medical and dental care and health benefits to members and former members of the uniformed services and their dependents, including the following health plan options:(A) TRICARE Prime.(B) TRICARE Select.(C) TRICARE for Life.

covered beneficiary

The term "covered beneficiary" means a beneficiary under this chapter other than a beneficiary under section 1074(a) of this title.

health care

The term "health care" includes mental health care.